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Grateful to our media colleagues who attended the news conference at the ADB Annual Meeting, where I announced ADB’s expanded commitment of $40 billion to support transformative food systems through 2030. This is a critical step in helping our developing member countries navigate

Grateful to our valued members of ASEAN+3 for gathering at ADB's Annual Meeting in Milan. I discussed ASEAN's growth outlook at a time of elevated uncertainty. In this context it will be important to pursue open trade and investment, deepened regional integration, reconfigured

A great pleasure to meet Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Milan at ADB's Host Country Reception tonight. I expressed my gratitude for Italy's gracious hospitality this week during the ADB Annual Meeting and enjoyed a stunning concert performance with her at the historic La Scala

Private investment must be at the center of development solutions. Alongside Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Katō, we announced the signing of the ADB Market Acceleration Platform (AMAP) at the ADB Annual Meeting in Milan. With an initial $20 million contribution from #Japan,

Over 5,000 participants representing governments, the private sector, media, and civil society have come to Milan for ADB's 58th Annual Meeting. It was a great privilege to welcome them, and our Board of Governors, at the Opening Session today. We meet at a time where external

Our Board of Governors met today at the Annual Meeting Business Session. I am grateful for their approval of key agenda items and their feedback on ADB's operations in 2024 and our work going forward. I shared with our Governors my concern about the mounting economic, social,

ADB’s greatest strength has always been its people — past and present. It was a real pleasure to meet members of ADB's Association of Former Employees at our Annual Meeting. I thanked our retirees for their service and for continuing to represent ADB as ambassadors for our

Digital transformation is fundamentally reshaping economies and societies, but it must be carefully managed to serve people, transform lives, and build a resilient future for the next generation. I am pleased to share our latest Asian Development Policy Report, which focuses on

Efficient, secure, and accessible payment and settlement systems are a foundation for strong economies. I was pleased to join the Bank of Italy Seminar on the sidelines of the #ADBAnnualMeeting to discuss the topic of cross-border payments. I thanked Italy for its leadership in

The private sector is the driving force behind innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth in Asia and the Pacific. At the CEO Forum at the Asian Development Bank Annual Meeting, I was pleased to speak to the men and women leading the businesses responsible for this growth. The region’s

I was honored to host a reception last night to greet and say thanks to our participants at the end of the third day of our #ADBAnnualMeeting. The sharing of experience, and the new and renewed friendships we are finding here in Milan, confirm my optimism that we can indeed solve

I had a candid and valuable dialogue with stakeholders today during our meeting with civil society organizations at the #ADBAnnualMeeting. We all share a common goal to transform the lives of the people we serve in our developing member countries. A key part of ADB's continued

Uncertainty is not a reason for retreat. In the face of unprecedented global challenges, cross-border cooperation and collaboration are key to moving forward. This was my core message at the #ADBAnnualMeeting Governors' Seminar, where I joined India’s Nirmala Sitharaman,

We’ve just concluded the 58th ADB Annual Meeting in Milan, and I leave encouraged by the energy, ideas, and shared purpose of our partners. Nearly 5,000 participants came together this week, united by a common goal: to help shape a more prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and

Food systems employ 40% of Asia and the Pacific’s workforce. At the heart of this are farmers, many of them women, working hard to provide us food, but are also constantly exposed to many threats and risks. Extraordinary opportunities for sustainable growth lie in transforming

ADB and Japan continue to be steadfast partners in addressing development issues in Asia and the Pacific. I had a productive call with Vice-Minister for Global Environmental Affairs Yutaka Matsuzawa during the 11th Annual High-Level Policy Dialogue between ADB and Japan’s

Yesterday, I had a productive dialogue with labor leaders representing 18.6 million workers across Asia and the Pacific. As our region navigates climate transitions, digitalization, and demographic shifts, the voice of workers is more critical than ever. In my meeting with Shoya

Australia has long been a valued development partner of ADB. Today, I had the pleasure of meeting Frances Adamson, now the Governor of South Australia, whose leadership has helped strengthen this partnership over the years. She was at Asian Development Bank to share insights on how responsible

As I look back on Asian Development Bank's 58th Annual Meeting in Milan earlier this month, the determination and optimism that shaped every discussion continue to resonate with me. Thank you once again to all our partners, colleagues, and friends who joined us in Milan and engaged in critical